Development of a simple protocol to enhance compliance in home management of malaria

Completed

• Conditions: Malaria; Infections and Infestations

• Registration Number: ISRCTN05620936
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Ibadan (Nigeria)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-10-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 152

Inclusion Criteria

1. Mothers with children 10 years or less who have febrile illness presumed to be malaria
2. Willingness of mothers to allow their child remain in study for a period of 14 days
3. Mothers who consent to their child having finger prick to collect blood for blood smears

Exclusion Criteria

1. Child with severe illness or requiring parenteral medication
2. Child with other diseases, co-morbid with febrile illness

Withdrawal Criteria:
1. Parents of children choosing not to continue with the study
2. Progression of illness in child

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified